Cross References

Psalm 89:47

God's Word

Remember how short my life is! Have you created Adam’s descendants for no reason?

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Please remember that you made me out of clay and that you will return me to the dust again.

“A person who is born of a woman is short-lived and is full of trouble.

Remember, my life is only a breath, and never again will my eyes see anything good.

What is left of my life? When will you bring those who persecute me to justice?

Humans are like a breath of air. Their life span is like a fleeting shadow.

How long, O Lord? Will you remain angry forever? Will your fury continue to burn like fire?

You don’t know what will happen tomorrow. What is life? You are a mist that is seen for a moment and then disappears.